US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Main ST White Oak Byu

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020027107411

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,097 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81,342
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Main ST White Oak Byu is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Main ST White Oak Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 81,342 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,820 by 2033. The structure is 2,097 ft (639.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesMain ST White Oak Byu
Location1.0 MI W of US 59
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76754, -95.36109
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,097 ft (639.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,342 (2018)
Projected traffic107,820 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over Main ST White Oak Byu built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Main ST White Oak Byu in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Main ST White Oak Byu carry?

About 81,342 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Main ST White Oak Byu?

The structure is 2,097 ft (639.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Main ST White Oak Byu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.